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Spurs v Arsenal WSL hand ball

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We have spoken about players having their hands in a natural position if somebody is going to kick the ball at them from close range.

Going away from goal a factor too, why would you make your body bigger?

Thoughts?

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Just from the still she's leaning back and your arms go up for balance not this high usually though!
love a natural position for her movement justification but a big stretch here
 
Had the ball been kicked by an opponent, I'd have seen a case for an unnatural position handball to be given here. However, given that it was blasted towards her from close range by a team mate then general guidance would suggest no offence here.
 
The arm first goes up rather independently of her overall body movement. Defenders should know by now that it's a big risk to have arms so far outstretched in the penalty area.
 
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